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As consumers prioritize experience-based spending, gaming industry leaders are establishing a new type of gaming atmosphere. 🎰   The Tavern at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Sportsbook in Resorts World Las Vegas are two great examples of in-house gaming venues that are leaning into a more relaxed sports betting atmosphere. These operations prioritize sports gaming, while doubling as family-friendly restaurants, live-music venues, and more.   The goal is to attract both sports betting enthusiasts and their families and friends, creating a space that’s fun for all parties and encourages groups to stay a while.   Read more below ⤵ https://lnkd.in/gqRFPQeP #gamingindustry #familyfriendlyfun

Exciting changes in Las Vegas! 🌟 The Cosmopolitan is transitioning to MGM Rewards, offering enhanced benefits and experiences for guests. Dive into my latest article to learn about what this means for visitors and the gaming industry. Read more here: The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Transitions to MGM Rewards #LasVegas #MGMRewards #Hospitality #IndustryNews

Week 35 - 5 Things to Know in Investing This Week Point 3) Macau Summer Tourism Rebounds: If you're new to following DKI, we closely track tourism data from Macau, the gaming capital of the world and a market much larger than Las Vegas. Las Vegas Sands $LVS, a DKI position, owns five integrated resorts and casinos in Macau and controls the largest market share in the largest gaming market. According to Inside Asian Gaming, Macau saw 6,685,000 visitors this summer, averaging 108,000 per day. This marks a strong recovery, approaching pre-COVID summer figures of 7,153,000 visitors. August visitation was above 2019 levels.

Key #gaming trade shows like gamescom and #PAXWest are just around the corner. To help you prepare, we wanted to share 5 quick tips because, as the saying goes, "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail!" Use these tips to prepare for your next trade show to experience less stress and more success! #1. Have clear goals defined for what you want to achieve by attending the trade show. 🎯 #2. Book your appointments in advance. Great tools like MeetToMatch help you find and set appointments with other attendees. If you need help booking appointments with the press, let us know, and we can help you with that! #3. Make a schedule for you and your team. Once you are onsight, things can get hectic, so have a schedule. And don't forget to make dinner reservations well in advance! #4. Create a process for managing new contacts so that once back, you can begin follow-up. #5. Prepare a contingency plan for EVERYTHING. 🫤 Did we miss any essential tips? Let us know in the comments! We've got more great advice in this blog that outlines the key things to consider when attending or exhibiting at an in-person trade show: https://bit.ly/3WrMLum #tradeshow #eventplanning #gamingindustry

In the evolving world of casinos, understanding the nuanced differences between local and destination properties is key. Our latest research highlights this fascinating dynamic. Local casinos, often a choice for a quick getaway, prioritize factors like proximity to home and safety. On the other hand, destination casinos, viewed as an immersive retreat, focus on delivering an all-encompassing experience, blending gaming with high-value non-gaming activities. Interestingly, both types of properties are seeing an increased emphasis on non-gaming activities. From fine dining and live shows to luxurious spas, these features are becoming pivotal in shaping the patron’s choice. Yet, the approach differs – local casinos lean towards catering to immediate, community-based preferences, while destination casinos craft global, vacation-like experiences. You can download our full 2024 Casino Non-Gaming Player Insights Report here: https://lnkd.in/gCjb2dCp #CasinoTrends #LocalVsDestination #PlayerExperience

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Disney has wanted to create a virtual equivalent of its theme parks for at least 30 years, as far as I know (I worked there in the 90s). It's one of the reasons we made very expensive VR rides, like Aladdin's Magic Carpet, knowing someday the tech would be cheap and ubiquitous. Some people are saying this is the Metaverse incarnate. Sort of. It's similar in terms of 3D and interaction engines. And there's a big question of who gets to play the chief characters, or are they AI/Actor driven. But importantly, there's no decentralization implied here. Epic can push some standards work in under the hood, but it's not of huge financial benefit, yet. Think about it. What's the economic incentive for Disney to connect this set of worlds and characters to any non-Disney properties? In fact, Disney parks almost always have one entrance and one exit (except to Disney-owned hotels), trying to keep people inside the pay-wall for a long as possible. It's the ultimate walled-garden, or set thereof. Epic probably has the biggest incentive to make things cross-border. If Epic can convince Disney to let its IP mix with arbitrary non-Disney-owned virtual worlds in a "fan-driven" fashion (mashups galore), I would be very impressed by that enormous feat of business engineering.

Chicken Ranch Casino Resort Leverages Gaming Analytics and A.I. for Strategic Growth — allowing the team to focus on creative campaigns rather than mundane tasks such as sifting through data and running reports. General Manager, Eric Barbaro, says this strategic integration has streamlined training processes, reduced costs, and shifted the team's focus toward creative and strategic work. In this video, Eric shares insights on how Gaming Analytics has enhanced operational efficiency and fostered a more innovative work environment, marking a significant leap in the casino industry's approach to making operation more efficient. #AI4casinos